Manager Procurement Consultant
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Grant Thornton Greece is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 60,000 people in over 145 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients and to our people. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile.
At Grant Thornton Greece we don’t predict the future, we ✨shape✨it.
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🌈 Proud members of the Diversity Charter Greece and certified with the SHARE Equality Label
🏠 Flexible way of Working (Hybrid)
🧠Coaching & Counseling from Senior Professionals
So, if you want to be part of this incredible journey here is an opportunity for you!
The successful candidate will be part of an expert team specialized in running Business Transformation Projects with a focus in Supply Chain and Operations. In the context of his/her engagement he/she may be required to assist for a certain period the Procurement function of company’s customers.
The role in more details:
- Work constructively in cross-functional teams with strict deadlines
- Act as an interface between suppliers and end-user departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities
- Initiate tendering process for internationally procured goods each in compliance with company’s General Conditions of Purchasing
- Prepare quotations templates on the ERP System for evaluation and supplier selection
- Negotiate purchases or/and contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers, and review opportunities to make business savings, utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
- Prepare and raise Purchase Orders on SAP4HANA and send them to the Suppliers
- Manage the contract approval process with the involvement of other departments
- Monitor and expedite urgent purchase orders to ensure the timely delivery and compliance
- Search the market for new sources of supply to ensure the availability of alternative suppliers
- Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues.
To be successful at this role you need the following (hard and soft skills):
- Bachelor's degree in business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering
- 5-10 years of experience in a similar role
- Experience in consulting will be consider as a great asset
- Very good knowledge of MS office
- Experience in SAP4HANA Platform and relevant applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
- Ability to communicate in English & Greek
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations
- Qualitative and timely completion of work and tasks
- Good commercial awareness
- Ability to develop and deliver high quality services and solutions
- An extremely high work ethic
- Motivation for career progression and development
- Military Obligations completed
What’s in it for You?
At Grant Thornton Greece, we believe that great work deserves great rewards! Here’s what you can look forward to:
- 🌈 Diverse and inclusive workplace
- 🏋️♂️ Friendly, Dynamic Working environment
- 💰 Competitive Salary & Bonus
- 🩺 Insurance Program for all GT members
- 👩🏫 Fully funded Training & Professional Qualifications
- 🏖 Extra Days-off: August Freedays, Volunteering Days, Early leave days
- 🏃🏽♂️ Corporate Sports Teams (e.g., Running, Basketball, Volleyball)
- 🎁 Exclusive Discounts: Special offers and discounts for employees
- 🚗 Company Car
Ready to Go Beyond?
If you're imagining a career that’s anything but ordinary, then Grant Thornton Greece is the place for you! We don’t just do business as usual—we go beyond. Ready to take that leap?
Simply upload your up-to-date CV, hit "apply", and we’ll handle the rest! ✨
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- Department
- Assurance Services
- Locations
- Athens
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Contract type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
Athens
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Manager Procurement Consultant
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